Drew Carey delivered a scathing condemnation of Spencer Pratt’s mayoral bid for Los Angeles through a strongly worded social media statement. The television personality, known for hosting “The Price is Right,” entered the political conversation with a Threads post urging voters to reconsider their support ahead of June primaries. Carey’s message pulled no punches, calling the reality star a “serial scammer without a soul or moral compass” and encouraging LA residents to back more competent candidates.
The 42-year-old reality television star launched his mayoral campaign in January after losing his Pacific Palisades home during the devastating 2025 wildfires. Pratt positioned himself as a vocal advocate for affected residents, focusing his campaign on removing incumbent Mayor Karen Bass from office due to what he characterized as mishandling of the fire crisis. His candidacy emerged from personal tragedy, transforming him from entertainment figure to political hopeful within weeks.
Carey’s blunt warning to Los Angeles voters
“Anyone who votes for, or endorses Spencer Pratt for Mayor of LA needs to get their head out of their a–,” Carey wrote in his post. The comedian acknowledged widespread frustration among city residents but insisted that anger shouldn’t drive voters toward unqualified candidates. He concluded his statement with an emphatic “F–k this guy already,” leaving no ambiguity about his position. Representatives for both Carey and Pratt declined to provide immediate comment on the public dispute.
The television host’s intervention represents a rare political stance from an entertainment figure typically known for lighthearted game show hosting. His willingness to use profanity and direct language suggests deep concern about Pratt’s candidacy gaining traction among disaffected voters. The timing of Carey’s statement, arriving just over one week before primary elections, appears calculated to influence undecided voters during a critical campaign period.
Legal action follows devastating wildfire losses
Pratt and wife Heidi Montag joined more than a dozen property owners in filing a lawsuit against the city of Los Angeles and the Department of Water and Power earlier this year. The legal complaint accuses LADWP of making “the conscious decision to operate the water supply system with the reservoir drained and unusable as a ‘cost-saving’ measure.” Plaintiffs argue this decision contributed directly to property damages sustained during the Palisades fire that destroyed their homes and businesses.
The lawsuit represents one component of Pratt’s broader critique of city management under current leadership. His campaign messaging consistently returns to themes of government negligence and misplaced priorities. The legal filing provides concrete documentation of his claims regarding infrastructure failures, lending substance to campaign rhetoric about accountability. Whether courts find merit in the accusations remains undetermined, but the litigation keeps fire management issues prominent in public discourse.
Campaign message emphasizes municipal renewal
More than one week before primaries, Pratt appealed to residents through social media to “think bigger for LA.” His Sunday post declared, “We don’t have to accept the filth and the decline. We have the greatest slice of heaven on Earth with our city, and we deserve better.” The message concluded with direct calls to action:
- Vote for Pratt as a vote for Los Angeles itself
- Participate in early voting to maximize impact
- Join collective efforts to clean the city
- Reject status quo acceptance of urban deterioration
His campaign rhetoric positions the race as transcending typical partisan divisions, framing the election as a referendum on basic municipal competence. Pratt attempts to channel widespread frustration with visible homelessness, crime, and infrastructure decay into electoral support. The strategy targets voters across ideological lines who share dissatisfaction with current city conditions regardless of party registration.
Trump endorsement complicates nonpartisan race
President Donald Trump offered qualified support for Pratt’s candidacy during remarks at Joint Base Andrews last week. “Oh, I’d like to see him do well. He’s a character,” Trump told reporters, though he admitted not knowing the candidate personally. The president questioned whether victory was possible in California, claiming the state operates “rigged” voting systems with mail-in ballots making honest elections difficult. Trump suggested that even religious intervention in vote counting couldn’t overcome systemic dishonesty he perceives in California’s electoral process.
The presidential attention brought both visibility and complications to Pratt’s campaign. While Trump’s comments generated national media coverage, they also highlighted Pratt’s Republican registration in a heavily Democratic city. Opponents seized on the endorsement to portray the candidate as aligned with Trump’s agenda rather than focused on local issues. The attention forced Pratt to explicitly distance himself from partisan identity.
Candidate rejects party affiliation claims
Pratt responded to growing partisan characterizations with a Saturday social media post rejecting tribal politics. “Everyone is trying to claim me for their tribe,” he wrote. “There’s no R next to my name, there’s no D next to my name. I’m not part of a political party, because I hate politicians.” The statement emphasized his identity as “Spencer, husband to Heidi, father to Ryker and Gunner, and I’m a pissed off Angeleno who loves my city and is fed up with what corrupt politicians have done to her.”
While Pratt remains a registered Republican, the Los Angeles mayoral election operates under nonpartisan rules. No party affiliations appear on ballots, and candidates advance based solely on vote totals regardless of registration. If no candidate secures more than 50 percent in the June 2 primary, the top two finishers will compete in November. This system theoretically allows candidates like Pratt to transcend party lines, though voter perceptions of partisan alignment remain influential factors in campaign dynamics and ultimate electoral outcomes.